Dr. Tiesenga is an award-winning board certified bariatric surgeon who is passionate about helping individuals achieve a healthier lifestyle. His success stems from the desire to innovate breakthrough procedures such as Single Incisions Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and robotic surgery. Dr. Tiesenga’s continual innovation helps find better and more efficient practices to make it easier for patients. His bariatric specializations include the Lapband, Orbera gastric balloon, Gastric Sleeve, and SIPS bariatric procedure.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center, Oak Park, IL

Westlake Hospital, Melrose Park, IL

Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Rush Oak Park Hospital, Oak Park, IL

Elmhurst Surgery Center, Elmhurst, IL

Oak Park Wound Care, Oak Park, IL

Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection, Chicago, IL

Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL

EDUCATION & RESIDENCY

7/91-6/96 Illinois Masonic MedicalCenter Chicago, Illinois

7/91-7/96 Metropolitan Group Hospitals Residency in General Surgery Chicago, IL

PUBLICATIONS

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I strive to give my patients individualized attention and care. My goal is to give hope to my patients who have been affected physically, mentally, and emotionally by morbid obesity

Juaquito (Jay) M. Jorge, M.D.

Dr. Jay Jorge is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship trained minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon. He has accomplished a versatile and solid career history employing medical expertise within hospital and clinical settings. His particular aptitude is in bariatric, robotic, minimally invasive, and general surgery as well as advanced endoscopy specializations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

August 1, 2017 – July 31, 2018
Fellowship, Bariatric Surgery – University of South Florida School of Medicine – Tampa General Hospital – Tampa, Florida